CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

[JAZZCNC]

BUMP BUMP.!!

Thought I'd replyed to this question.?? Obviously not but did mean too.!


Look more towards drills has they tend to be the longest things you'll put in the spindle.
Endmills can be various lengths depending on flute length. Common 6mm typical standard endmill will have a flute length around 12-15mm and stick out around 18-20mm. Overall length roughly 55mm.

[biketrialsdave]

Thanks JAZZ, I will do some calculations.

There is one thing that has been bugging me for a long time regarding setting up material to be cut. Here goes!....

1. Lets say I have placed an aluminium billet roughly in the centre of my bed and I want to cut a simple motor mount out of it. Lets assume that the billet is slightly bigger than the size of the motor mount. How do I align the router up so that the flute is in the right place to start cutting?! I assume that if the billet is larger than the part then you would manually put it in the corner somewhere?

2. Now here comes the real question. Lets assume I have finished milling one side of the mount and I need to turn it over and mill the other side. How do I ensure that the mount is in exactly the same place once flipped?! Or would you put it in a new position and somewhere align the cutter in exactly the right place to start cutting?



I hope I am not missing something obvious here! :)

Cheers,

Dave